September 30 - October 11, 2019
Shabbat Candle Lighting - 6:23 p.m
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On a crisp autumn Sunday morning, 35 Torah High students boarded a bus and headed downtown for our Jewish historical tour of Kensington Market. Led by tour guide, Shaanan Scherer, students had the opportunity to visit the Kiever and Minsk synagogues and other buildings that once housed Jewish life. Fascinating stories of famous immigrants that lived in this once thriving Toronto community were told, and students gained a remarkable understanding of Jewish life in the early 20th century.
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In preparation for the holiday of Sukkot, students created edible
sukkahs
made with graham crackers, marshmallow fluff, candy, and green sour sticks.
Guest speaker, R' Shlomo Mandel, also spoke about the significance of the holiday with our Grade 9 students.
Stay tuned for more Sukkot pictures in our next edition of the Torah Highlights.
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Students in the Hebrew language class learn to read, write, and sing festive holiday songs in Hebrew.
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Be on the lookout for the next issue of the Torah Highlights: October 25, 2019
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EXPERIENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
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In addition to weekly classes, students are required to participate in out-of-class experiential education which includes:
Two Seminars
Family Friday Night Dinner
Attending an NCSY shabbaton will replace both seminar requirements.
Please see upcoming seminars below.
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Holocaust Museum Seminar
Friday, November 15
Students learn about the history of European Jewry and the atrocities that occurred to the Jews and other groups during the Holocaust.
Click on the link below for more detailed information
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Give Back Day Seminar
Sunday, December 15
SAVE THE DATE!
Registration opens next week!
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Students will have the opportunity to learn about the crucial role non-for-profit organizations play in the Toronto community and how they provide services for those in need. A chance to give back by volunteering with one of these organizations will also take place during the seminar.
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INFO SESSION - TJJ SUMMER PROGRAM IN ISRAEL
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Sign up early and SAVE!
Info sessions about our NCSY TJJ summer programs are being held this month. Save an additional $200 USD when you attend an info session and apply.
Wednesday, October 16, 7:30 pm at the Lipa Green Building (4600 Bathurst Street).
Monday, October 28, 7:00 p.m at the Torah High, Promenade Mall (1 Promenade Circle)
Limited scholarships are available.
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JEWISH TEEN BOARD - LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
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Are you looking for a meaningful way to earn your community service hours? Look no further!
The Jewish Teen Board of Greater Toronto (JTB) is an exciting philanthropic leadership development program for Jewish teens, entering grades 9-11. This program introduces teens to collective grant-making through the Jewish lenses of giving, values of
tzedakah
(charity) and
tikkun olam
(repairing the world).
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GIRLS RELIEF MISSION
November 13-17
Join the New Orleans Relief Mission and develop leadership skills, increase awareness, and make a difference in various communities, where teens build new homes with Habitat for Humanity.
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GAP YEAR SHABBATON
November 15-17
Having difficulty deciding whether to spend your gap year in Israel?
Join us for a Shabbat getaway in Cleveland, Ohio, where thousands of teens will meet representatives from institutions in Israel to help you decide which program is most suitable.
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JUNIOR NCSY SHABBATON
November 29- December 1
Join our Junior division and enjoy a Niagara Falls getaway! Tour Clifton Hill, see the Falls, ride the Sky Wheel, and much more!
Early Bird pricing until Oct. 15
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The Difference between Success and Happiness
By: Rabbi Benjamin Blech
Here is a quick question I’d like you to think about: How many people do you know who you would consider successful? Follow-up question: how many people do you know who you would consider happy? Are the ones you would list in the first category the same as the ones you would think of including in the second?
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You will be able to find our school course calendar, event calendar, and other information on our website,
www.torahhigh.org
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sharona Safran
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